hair topper 5 criteria for a quality product

Hair topper: 5 criteria for a quality product.

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It is not always easy to find your way around when you want to buy a hair topper for the first time to mask your alopecia. Indeed, there is not much clear information on the internet, as the subject has been very taboo among women for years. The big brands are not always very transparent either on the different types of bases, materials, nor on the important elements to take into account to have a quality product, which is really adapted to your needs.

At Comme un diadème, we are committed to helping women make informed choices for their first purchase and subsequent ones. In this article, you will find five criteria to consider to ensure you get a hair accessory.

Silk: for a perfect imitation of the scalp.

The silk top is a silk base that hides the knots by which the hair is attached to the prosthesis. This type of base provides the best imitation of the scalp available on the market today for a hair topper or a wig. It is therefore important, when purchasing your first hair topper , to check the type of base that makes up the topper. If the base of the hair topper is made of tulle or monotop, the structure will be transparent under the fingers and the knots will be visible (doll's hair effect). It may be possible to wear a topper with a monotop or tulle base, but the price of the product should then be lower than a product with a silk base for a good quality/price ratio.

Comparison between silk and lace/tulle bases.

A wide base for comfort and coverage.

The silk top base must be integrated into a broader base. Indeed, when you want to switch to hair topper , it is usually because you have had alopecia for a few years. We have already lost a significant amount of hair and it is important that the hair supplement provides good coverage to compensate for this. Indeed, when the base of the hair topper is too small, we can have an insufficient coverage and a "curtain effect" on the back which lets appear the alopecia and/or the difference of color. Moreover, on a small base, the clips will be located on the top of the head, thus clipping in sensitized areas, which is to be avoided for comfort reasons.

Wide base for comfort and coverage.

Women often tend to think, when they first buy a topper, that the smaller the base, the less dramatic the change and the more natural the result. But in fact, a larger base provides sufficient coverage to ensure the natural, undetectable effect they are looking for.

An expandable fabric base to fit the shape of your head.

It is important that the base is made of a flexible fabric that molds completely to the skull. Some bases can sometimes be made of a non-stretchable material, which creates an unnatural bulge on top of the head.

Hair of exceptional quality, because that's all you deserve!

The hair used in hair extensions hair always be of exceptional quality! It must be supple, shiny, and soft. It is very important to check that it is not dry and brittle. The quality of the hair should be obvious. On the other hand, hair extensions hair dull, damaged hair should never be selected. For comparison, the hair should be as beautiful as that seen on women in shampoo or hair dye commercials. We pay a lot for hair, so we deserve the most beautiful!

Sufficient density to ensure the product's lifespan.

The hair density of a hair topper is an essential element to observe when trying to assess the quality of a product. A hair supplement should provide sufficient density to cover alopecia, while ensuring a natural result. Nobody wants to look like Sue Ellen from Dallas! But it is important to know that the first thing you think when you try on a hair topper is that "there is too much hair". However, a hair topper must provide a good density to ensure sufficient coverage and a natural look. If the density is insufficient, the hair will not cover the alopecia and it will stand out (curtain effect). In addition, hair toppers lose a little hair every day when worn, brushed, etc. If the topper has too little density at the beginning (wide parting for example, very apparent silk), it will age badly. The goal is not to end up with an alopecia-like toupee in 6 months!

By respecting all of these criteria, you should be able to easily determine whether a topper offered for sale is of sufficiently high quality for you to consider buying it and wearing it on a daily basis.

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A hair topper of 130% density looks very natural with a cut.

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  2. AMANDA

    Hello, many of the light brown toppers are out of stock. Do you know when you are likely to have more of them back in stock, and do you ship to Australia?
    Amanda
    NSW
    AUSTRALIA

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    1. Laure

      Hi Amanda, As a tiara ship to Australia (it is free shipping worldwide). Don't hesitate to send me some photos of your hair in daylight and I will give you advice on the best color for you. I regularly add new toppers to stock. Which references are you interested in?

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At Comme un diadème, you will receive personal support. You can send any questions you may have to contact@commeundiademe.com via the contact form. In addition, you can send photos of your hair (or alopecia) via the support form so that we can advise you on the colour, Cap size or length of the hair topper/wig.

Comme un diadème does not have a shop or business premises, it is only an e-commerce website. However, you are not alone in your purchase and you can be advised on colour, base size and length based on your photos by sending them via the support form. After ordering the topper, you can then try it on at home and send it back if it doesn't suit you, respecting the 14-day withdrawal period.

French Social Security does not reimburse hair prostheses made of natural hair that cost more than 700 euros.

Payment in 4 installments with no fees is possible via PayPal.

All out-of-stock models are restocked on a regular basis. However, it is not possible to give a precise restocking time for each model. If you are interested in a particular model, we advise you to subscribe to the out-of-stock alerts in order to receive an e-mail as soon as the product is available again on the website.

Orders are delivered within 10 days in mainland France, Belgium, and Switzerland. For international orders, delivery times may be slightly longer.

You must exercise your right of withdrawal using the withdrawal form. Once you have returned the product, you will be refunded within 10 days of its receipt at the Comme un diadème premises.

Custom orders are possible at Comme un diadème. To do so, please feel free to submit a request via the support form.
We use natural Brazilian "Remy" hair. The term "Remy" means that the hair and the cuticles of the strand are oriented in the same direction on the hair topper. This is in contrast to non-Rémy hair, which is assembled loosely. They are therefore more prone to tangling and damage.

You should choose the Cap size of the topper according to the extent of your alopecia and the density of hair you wish to acquire. It is preferable that the clips are not attached in the area of alopecia where the scalp can be quite sensitive. In addition, extensive alopecia will require the addition of a high density of hair to compensate for the initial low density.

For extensive alopecia, we recommend bases measuring 18 × 18 cm or 20 × 20 cm. These bases will provide effective coverage, density, and comfort. Larger bases are available for very extensive alopecia.

Smaller bases (15×15 cm) will give your hair a little less density. But they will make it easier to tie your hair up in a high ponytail.

To determine your wig size, please refer to the chart below.

table-size-wig

We offer hair toppers with a density between 120 and 130%. This density is considered standard by international retailers.

The hair is straight. Except when it is indicated in the product description and title that the model is naturally wavy or curly.

The life span of a topper will partly depend on how well it is cared for. The typical life span is between one and two years. To increase the life of your topper, you should not wash it too frequently.

The topper should be brushed out carefully after wearing. It is convenient to place it on a wig head. This way, the hair does not get a bad fold before the next use.

Hair should not be washed too frequently. Every 4 weeks or more is a good frequency. Close the clips before washing the hair and detangle the hair before and after washing. You can use a mild shampoo for colored hair followed by conditioner. Orchid Oil shampoo and Brazilian Keratin conditioner have proven to be effective!

Every four shampoos, you can apply Silicon Mix, available on Amazon. This will restore your hair's original shine.

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If you have dry ends, we recommend adding a little argan oil to moisturize the hair fiber.

Natural hair can be heated, straightened, and curled without any problems. However, as with your own hair, you should not overdo it so as not to damage the hair fiber.

The cork wig head and its display stand are essential for easy drying and styling of the hair topper's hair. https://amzn.to/2tg50cJ The T-pin will allow you to attach the hair topper to the cork wig head before blow drying or curling the hair. https://amzn.to/2uW5W6q
Hair hair topper has usually undergone complex bleaching and colouring processes before achieving its final colour. This hair has therefore been sensitised. It may react in an unexpected way to a colouring or bleaching process. It is usually possible to darken a hair topper. However, it is not recommended to bleach it as this may alter the hair. Therefore, when in doubt between two shades as to which hair colour to choose, it is best to choose the lighter shade of hair. In any case, it is important to have the hair topper coloured or bleached by a professional colourist who is used to working with this type of hair. Hair toppers Comme un diadème are sold uncut. Therefore, at first try, the hair topper may not seem to fit your face and/or hairstyle. However, a rough piece needs to be made to fit you completely. We therefore recommend that, if the basic colour, length and size are suitable for you, you have the hair topper cut by a hairdresser so that it can blend in completely naturally with your own hair.

Advice

Choosing a hair topper or a wig from a distance is not always easy. However, with Comme un diadème, you have the possibility to be accompanied in your approach and to benefit from a personalized accompaniment.

Indeed, if you would like advice on the colour, the Cap size, the length of your hair complement or even more general advice on the type of product most appropriate for your alopecia, you can send us below 3 photos of your hair/alopecia in daylight and we will advise you.

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You can also send a strand of your hair for direct comparison with the various Comme un diadème references by mail to the following address:
Comme un diadème S.A.S.
288A Montée Rouge
30310 Vergèze
FRANCE

You will receive a reply within five business days.

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Are you interested in a model that is not available in the Comme un diadème catalog?

At Comme un diadème, custom orders for out-of-stock products are possible.

It is important to note that custom orders are not eligible for return as they are made at the specific request of the customer. In addition, delivery times may be long for this type of order (approximately 3 months).

Comme un diadème asks that you only request a quote if you are genuinely interested in the product and the terms of a custom order, so as not to overload suppliers with requests that will not be fulfilled. We thank you for your understanding.

If you are interested in a custom order:

After you submit your custom order request, a quote will be sent to you within 10 days. This quote will be valid for 3 weeks after receipt, as supplier prices tend to change over time. Once you have agreed to the quote, a product sheet will be created specifically for you. Once payment has been received, the product will be ordered directly from the suppliers. It will be sent to you as soon as it is received at the Comme un diadème premises.

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